inspired by these woodland bark textures...
and here is a direct observational study i did of an oak tree (looking straight up).. interesting in that it was the only tree remaining with leaves in the woods, a glittering golden canopy contrasting with the mossy, dark green bark.. in conte pastel and watercolour..
then i switched to indian ink and graphite (because it was getting late and i was getting cold) to draw these tree branches... i liked the meandering gestural quality of lines rather than an absolute rendition of nature (and i used a found twig, naturally)...